A young girl wears her afro to school on picture day and must deal with the unexpected consequences.
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- 4 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast
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Hazel Downey | ... |
Alliyah
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| Jessica Danov | ... |
Mom
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Phyola James | ... |
Ms. Davis
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Maria Moga | ... |
Christina
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Danielle Smith | ... |
Indie
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| Deragh Campbell | ... |
Teacher
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| Robert Blake | ... |
Photographer
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Nikolas Stefanidis | ... |
Background Actor: Classroom & Gym
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| Sophie Virio | ... |
Classmate
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Directed by
| Alicia K. Harris | ||
Written by
| Alicia K. Harris | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Kurtis Chen | ... | executive producer |
| Alicia K. Harris | ... | producer |
| Venessa Harris | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Ryan Nesbitt | ... | associate producer |
| Rebeca Ortiz | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Ann Tipper | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Kathryn Lyons | ||
Editorial Department
| Conor Fisher | ... | colorist |
| Jane Garrah | ... | color producer |
| Alanna Humphreys | ... | color producer |
Casting By
| Claire Allore | ||
Production Design by
| Tess Sorochan-Ruland | ||
Costume Design by
| Lori Atik | ||
Makeup Department
| Marisa Tipkanok | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Nehnika Williams | ... | hair and makeup artist |
Production Management
| Micheal Kehren | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Elizabeth Mudenyo | ... | second assistant director |
| Rebeca Ortiz | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Colin Beckett | ... | set dresser |
| Jennifer Lumsden | ... | set dresser |
| Meryl Allysa Romo | ... | set dresser |
| Chelsy Ubaldo | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Eric Berall | ... | boom operator |
| Arturo A. Fuenmayor | ... | sound mixer |
| Meaghan Gable | ... | foley artist |
| Daniel Moctezuma | ... | foley recordist |
| Sean Singh | ... | sound recordist |
| Amanda Ann-Min Wong | ... | sound designer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Janelle Body | ... | dmt / second assistant camera |
| Kurtis Chen | ... | still photographer |
| Nyssa Gluck | ... | grip |
| Julian Lomaga | ... | dmt / second assistant camera |
| Keenan Lynch | ... | grip |
| Michael Mandarano | ... | grip |
| Alex Tse | ... | grip |
| Matthew Veen | ... | first assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christian Raquel Anderson | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jenny Lee | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Olivia Amatuzio | ... | driver |
| Connor Reeves | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Olivia Amatuzio | ... | production assistant |
| Raey Ang | ... | production coordinator |
| Olivia Donato | ... | chaperone |
| Sydni Lazarus | ... | production assistant |
| Sarah Quan | ... | production coordinator |
| Connor Reeves | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Antoine Bourges | ... | our sincerest thanks to |
| Charles Falzon | ... | our sincerest thanks to |
| Emil Glassbourg | ... | our sincerest thanks to |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBC Gem (2021) (Canada) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dazmo Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- Deluxe Toronto (sound post-production)
- National Film Board of Canada (NFB) (funding)
- Ontario Arts Council (funding)
- Ryerson University (sponsor)
- Toronto Arts Council (funding)
- William F. White International (camera equipment provided by)
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Box Office
| Budget | CAD50,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | First part of Alicia K. Harris' "Hair Is" Trilogy, which is a series of short films that explore the personal and political intersections of black hair, identity, and freedom. The subsequent two parts are On a Sunday at Eleven and an unannounced film. See more » |